Linux Server Administration Practical

This practical assignment focuses on configuring and managing a Linux server environment. Tasks include setting up a DNS server, creating users and files in the home directory, manipulating file permissions, creating symbolic links and directories, and working with hidden files. The assignment emphasizes hands-on experience with essential Linux server administration commands and techniques.

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Linux Server Administration
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Table of Contents
Part 2- Practical....................................................................................................................2
1. Configuration and testing of the DNS Server..............................................................2
2. Creation of new user and files in the home directory..................................................6
2.1. Creation of user.....................................................................................................6
2.2. Creation of the file process.txt..............................................................................6
2.3. Creation of file script 1.........................................................................................7
2.4. Permission of all the directory..............................................................................7
2.5. Creation of the hidden file test_config.................................................................8
2.6. Creation of a symbolic link...................................................................................8
2.7. Creation of test_dir...............................................................................................9
Bibliography......................................................................................................................10

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1. Configuration and testing of the DNS Server

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2. Creation of new user and files in the home directory
2.1. Creation of user
2.2. Creation of the file process.txt

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2.3. Creation of file script 1
2.4. Permission of all the directory

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2.5. Creation of the hidden file test_config
2.6. Creation of a symbolic link

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2.7. Creation of test_dir

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